The document outlines a speaking test practice for intermediate learners, divided into tasks focusing on future plans, opinions about living conditions, and personal characteristics. It includes prompts for discussion on relevant factors that make areas good to live in, as well as handling complaints in various situations. Participants are expected to engage in conversations and present their views while speaking for approximately three minutes on each topic.

1. Speaking Test
Practice
Intermediate 06

2. Task 1

3. Part 1

4. • Can you tell me about your plans and expectations for the
future?
• Is there any other language you would like to learn in the
future?
• How will you use English in the future?
• Do you always share your plans with other people? Why?
Why not?
• Are you planning to travel soon? If so, where are you
going? If not, why not?

5. Part 2

6. I’d like you to imagine that you and your partner(s)
have to make a presentation about the best place to
live in your city. You need to consider some
elements. Now, you have some time to look at the
task.
(You have 30-45 seconds to look at the task)
Please, talk to each other and decide which two
factors are the most relevant to make an area a
good place to live in.

7. The best place to live in
You and your partner(s) have to make a presentation about the best place
to live in your city. You need to consider the following aspects:
• Family and society: Childcare, neighbours, pollution, poverty
• Green areas / parks
• Security
• Healthcare system
• Cultural and leisure facilities
Discuss and decide which two factors are the most relevant to make an
area a good place to live in. Give your opinions and make a decision.
Speak for about 3 minutes.

8. Part 3

9. • Do you think it is easy to meet people in the area where you live?
Why/ Why not?
• In your opinion, what is the best place to spend a free and quiet
afternoon in the area where you live?
• Is there anything that you would like to improve about the area where
you live?
• Where should tourists go in your city? Why?
• What is the best way to go sightseeing in your city?
• How has your city changed in the last 10 years?

10. Task 2

11. Part 1

12. • What are some characteristics of your personality?
• What are your strengths?
• How has your personality changed over the years?
• If you could change any aspect of your personality, what would
it be?
• Is your character similar to your mother’s or father’s character?
How?

13. Part 2

14. I’d like you to imagine that you and your partner(s)
face some unpleasant situations. Now, you have some
time to look at the task.
(You have 30-45 seconds to look at the task)
Please, explain why each problem causes you
difficulties. Then, say what you are going to tell
the person you have a complaint about.

15. Complaining
What complaints would you make in the following situations?
• Your neighbour’s dog keeps barking every night.
• Your partner at school/university didn’t do much work for a project.
• Your flatmate is very disorganized. He leaves the kitchen in a mess.
• Your sister/brother is always taking your clothes without permission.
• You bought a brand new camera and it broke down.
Explain why each problem causes you difficulties. Also, say what you are
going to tell the person you have a complaint about.
You don’t have to discuss all the situations. Speak for about 3 minutes

16. Part 3

17. • What situations might cause problems with your neighbours?
• Do you prefer to work on your own or in a team? Why?/Why not?
• Have you ever had to complain about something? What happened?
• Do you like sharing your personal things? Why?/Why not?
• Have you ever had problems with online shopping? What happened?
• What do you think about people who are always complaining in
shops?